Removing tapes after eyelid surgery: Can it be removed after 4 days?

March 25, 2014
Asked By:Jasbelle

I understand I have to wait for 7 days to take sutures out but could I take tape off on eyelids surgery after 4 days? Tape was put on tight that it can't be all good...could bacteria get build on since it's tightly on my eyelids? Is it safe to & how do I remove the tape? Soap?

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